Inarkeiv vs. Baryshpolets - Baku International Open 2014 |
A strong international open was held in conjunction with the FIDE Grand Prix in Baku. Ernesto Inarkiev emerged victorious with a score of 7-2, surpassing Constantin Lupulescu on tiebreaks. This week I would like to focus on Inarkiev's battle with 23-year-old Ukrainian GM Andrey Baryshpolets. The players utilized typical themes in the Richter-Rauser Variation, with Black's central thrust hoping to neutralize White's kingside pawn storm. Many subtle tactics emerge in similar, but slightly different variations. |